The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is giving €29 million to a special purpose vehicle owned by France’s Voltalia, to develop the 140 MW Karavasta solar plant in southwest Albania, at a time communities continue to oppose hydropower, the country’s current number one energy source. This project, the country’s first large-scale utility-scale solar […]
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Albania, located in the Balkans, is a small country with a rich cultural heritage and beautiful landscapes. With a long coastline on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, Albania has several beautiful beaches, mountains, and lakes. The country also has a fascinating history, with influences from the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans. In this article, we […]
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Sonja Kramarska This was a start mired with confusion, uncertainty, political drama, and countless questions about whether Macedonia actually managed to hop on the European train or the train escaped yet again. “On behalf of the citizens and the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia, it is an exceptional honor for me to have […]
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On Saturday, a recorded interview was published between myself and Prime Minister Edi Rama. Rather than me interviewing him, I was the subject- something rather unusual for a sitting prime minister to do, but we are in Albania, where anything and everything is possible. The response was overwhelmingly positive. Those that support him, oppose him […]
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By Fitim Gashi Disagreements among Western Balkan countries on initiatives such as “Open Balkans” and the gaps created due to the uncertainty of the European integration processes create the ground for external actors such as Serbia, Russia, and China to push for their destabilization agendas. Due to internal turmoil related to the unresolved problem with […]
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Berat- the City of 1000 Windows, home to some of the best kantina’s in the country, a centre for Albanian Jewish history, and for the first time in 2023, home to the Berat Green Half Marathon. As a newbie runner with several 10ks, two half marathons under my belt, and a love of Berat, there […]
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Nestled on the Balkan peninsula in the heart of southeastern Europe, Albania is a must-visit destination for tourists looking for value for money, Instagram-worthy sights, and an off-the-beaten-track experience. A country that was closed to the world just over 30 years ago has blossomed and is welcoming an increasing number of visitors keen to explore […]
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The problem with information around EU accession is the belief that the EU’s statements of support for the country’s accession are little more than lip service. Albania applied for EU membership in April 2009 and received candidate status by June 2014. Then, after what many Albanians perceive as an unnecessarily long wait, negotiations were opened […]
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Albania is a small country located in Southeastern Europe, with its coastline on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. Over the years, the country has been burdened with various myths and preconceptions from people all over the world. Some of these myths are based on stereotypes and biases, while others are influenced by popular culture, politics, […]
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Tensions between Kosovo and Serbia have come to a head in recent months, and I am shocked by the threats, pressures and even aggressive language used against Kosovo by ‘the West’. It is the kind of language you would expect to see used against a rogue state, not a European country with valid hopes of […]
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